Propriety of governance in light of Greensill

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 11 May 2022 Closed: 9 Oct 2023 Parliament page
The collapse of Greensill Capital and the subsequent revelations about its relationship with government and Whitehall have raised significant concerns about the propriety of governance in this country. In April 2021, PACAC launched an inquiry into the effectiveness of rules to prevent conflicts of interest and regulation of access by … Read more
13 Recommendations
29 Conclusions
2 Reports
9 Oral sessions
7 Letters
9 Events
Activity timeline 28 events
25 Jul
2023
Correspondence
25 Jul
2023
Correspondence
21 Jul
2023
Report published
2 Dec
2022
Report published
12 Jul
2022
Oral evidence
12 Jul
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
28 Jun
2022
Oral evidence
28 Jun
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
9 Jun
2022
Oral evidence
9 Jun
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
17 May
2022
Oral evidence
17 May
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 9 sessions
12 Jul 2022
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The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH
28 Jun 2022
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Darren Tierney · Department for International Trade Simon Case CVO · Cabinet Office
9 Jun 2022
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Rt Hon Lord Pickles · Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
17 May 2022
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Rt Hon Sir Peter Riddell CBE · Cabinet Office
15 Mar 2022
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Propriety of Governance in Light of Greensill (Ministerial Code)
Sir Alex Allan · House of Commons Sir Philip Mawer · House of Commons
11 Jan 2022
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The Lord Evans of Weardale KCB DL · Committee on Standards in Public Life
2 Nov 2021
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Nigel Boardman
13 Jul 2021
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8 Jun 2021
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Bill Crothers · Cabinet Office Ian Watmore · Cabinet Office Sir John Manzoni KCB · Cabinet Office The Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham · Member of the House of Lords
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
8 Conclusion Accepted
Fourth Report - Propriety of Gover…
Those who seek only to comply with the Rules sensu stricto and do not apply...
Those who seek only to comply with the Rules sensu stricto and do not apply their own “smell test” when considering future opportunities will continue to risk significant personal reputational damage. (Paragraph 39) Appointments
Government Response
The government states that the Independent Adviser can now initiate inquiries, with Prime Minister consent required only in limited cases, and that the next Independent Adviser is expected to retain these powers, which effectively addresses the recommendation by describing current procedures.
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10 Recommendation Accepted
Fourth Report - Propriety of Gover…
The system of public appointments is predicated on the principle that such appointments are the...
The system of public appointments is predicated on the principle that such appointments are the responsibility of the relevant Minister and it is they that should be held accountable for them. On this basis, we endorse the recommendation of the … Read more
Government Response
The government has introduced a new model policy to improve the management of outside interests in the Civil Service.
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11 Recommendation Accepted
Fourth Report - Propriety of Gover…
Rather than only raising concerns, Senior Independent Panel Members should report to the Commissioner for...
Rather than only raising concerns, Senior Independent Panel Members should report to the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the conduct of all significant public appointments processes. The Governance Code should be updated accordingly.
Government Response
The government is developing a 'ministerial deed' to legally commit ministers to the Business Appointment Rules and will strengthen contractual clauses for civil servants to clarify post-government employment restrictions, allowing for exploration of further sanctions like financial penalties for breaches.
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Government Response AI assessment · 25 of 13 classified
Accepted 3
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 8
Not Addressed 9
Rejected 4
Total 13 recs + 29 conclusions
Correspondence 7 letters
25 Jul 2023 To committee Letter from Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the Government Response - Propriety of Governance in Light of Greensill, dated 20.7.23
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25 Jul 2023 From committee Letter to Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the Government's response to PACAC report on Greensill (and other matters), dated 21.7.23
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23 Jun 2021 To committee Letter from Suzanne Heywood on Propriety of governance in light of Greensill, dated 14.6.21
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23 Jun 2021 To committee Letter from John Manzoni on Propriety of governance in light of Greensill, dated 15.6.21
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25 May 2021 Correspondence with Simon Case, Cabinet Secretary on propriety and ethics in Government, dated 27.4.21, 14.5.21 and 20.5.21
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26 Apr 2021 To committee Letter from Simon Case, Cabinet Secretary on management of outside interests by the Civil Service, dated 23.04.21
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26 Apr 2021 To committee Letter from Chair to Simon Case, Cabinet Secretary on Audit of Civil Service dual roles and secondments, dated 15.4.21
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